Dave Tollefson | Defensive Lineman

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Free agent DE Dave Tollefson announced his retirement from the NFL.

Tollefson, 31, was a Packers seventh-round pick in 2006. He made his NFL debut with the Giants in 2007 and played five seasons with the team before turning a five-sack 2011 into a two-year, $2.5 million deal with the Raiders. Tollefson registered just a half-sack in 2012 and was released last March. Fri, Feb 14, 2014 10:16:00 AM

Raiders released DE Dave Tollefson.

Tollefson signed a two-year deal with Oakland last offseason as a pass-rush specialist, but he proved to be a bust. He notched just a half-sack. The Raiders save $1.6 million against the cap with the move. Tue, Mar 12, 2013 08:01:00 PM

A pass-rushing specialist, Tollefson was invisible in the first season of a two-year contract in 2012, notching just 0.5 sacks. He's also on the wrong side of 30. The cap-strapped Raiders will save $1.6 million if they void the final year of Tollefson's contract. Wed, Feb 13, 2013 06:39:00 PM

DE Dave Tollefson's deal with the Raiders is for two years and $2.5 million.

It includes $1.5 million guaranteed. It's reserve money for a player who will serve as the Raiders' fifth or sixth defensive lineman. Despite his five-sack 2011, Tollefson won't be worth monitoring in IDP leagues. Sat, Apr 7, 2012 09:34:00 AM

Depth Charts

Lovelocke (6'5/248) was a four-year starter for the PVAMU Panthers, completing 57.6 percent of his senior-year passes with a 16:9 TD-to-INT ratio and ten additional rushing scores. A massive quarterback with 10 1/2-inch hands and 34 1/4-inch arms, Lovelocke has ideal tight end dimensions and could get a look there after running 4.81/4.84 at his Pro Day with a 31-inch vertical and 9-foot-5 broad jump. Lovelocke isn't going to make it as a quarterback.

The Chiefs used a 2012 sixth-round pick on Gray. He appeared in 35 games the past three seasons, mainly on special teams. He's rushed for 99 career yards and one touchdown on 24 carries as the No. 3 back. Gray suffered a torn ACL in November and is now healthy enough where the Chiefs could cut him.

Copeland (5-foot-11 1/8, 271) went to LSU as a four-star defensive tackle, but converted to fullback as a true freshman and became a 22-game starter. What Copeland lacks in versatility -- he's no more than a short-yardage runner and caught seven career passes at LSU -- he makes up for with aggressive, relentless lead blocking. An extremely physical player, Copeland consistently removed linebackers from plays to clear alleys for Jeremy Hill. Dallas isn't a great landing spot for Copeland, however, due to OC Scott Linehan's pass-happy leanings.

Cardinals undrafted WR Damond Powell was shot on Friday, but did not suffer life-threatening injuries.

The incident happened in Powell's hometown of Toledo, Ohio. According to FOX10TV.com, Powell was sitting in his driveway with friends when he was shot in the face. Standing in at 5-foot-11, 180 pounds, Powell is a slot prospect out of Iowa. It's unclear if he'll be ready for training camp this week.